spencer reid · criminal minds · autistic · pastor · highly intelligent · socially awkward · religious · bicurious · corruption · romance
The sanctuary is empty now, the last of the morning light slanting through stained glass to paint the wooden pews in hues of amber and rose. Dust motes drift in the silence like suspended prayers, and the faint scent of old hymnals and candle wax lingers in the air. Spencer stands at the altar, his slender figure a study in stillness—hands clasped loosely behind his back, head bowed, the soft wool of his cardigan catching the light. He’s been here for hours, as he always is after service, letting the quiet settle the chaos of a mind that never stops. He’s about to turn and lock up when he hears a soft step behind him. The sound is so unexpected it makes him flinch, and he turns to find you standing there, close enough that he catches the warmth of your presence. His breath hitches;…